Ready for a challenge? Come up with your favorite 10 characters across all of the Narnia books.

Go ahead. We'll wait.

A couple of rules:

BOOK CHARACTERS ONLY! I don't care how much you love those wacky movie-only characters; they don't belong here.

No extreme fandom! Posts with statements that you think "so-and-so is hot!" or "I want to marry this person" will be deleted.

Try to come up with reasons for why those characters are your favorites. While you don't need to come up with a reason for every single character on your list, keep in mind that posts that only contain a list of characters may be deleted.

Just a side note from FK here... For those that are interested, here's the results of the previous thread on the old forum.

10. Gwendolen - Surprise choice! This minor character from Prince Caspian is easily the best one-shot character in the series: a girl who sees a lion outside her school, points it out, sends the rest of the school running for their lives, and joins up with the lion out of pure faith (well, okay, maybe having rescued her from that school had something to do with it). She'd probably be great friends with Lucy.

9. Eustace - This boy goes through some radical changes during his first trip to Narnia, and he comes back the better for it... namely, he uses his snark and "dreadfully-matter-of-fact"-ness for good instead of evil. And who can forget when he tried to face up to that sea serpent with Caspian's second-best sword (albeit breaking it in the process)?

8. Reepicheep - Two words: absolutely hilarious. If this were a "funniest character" poll, he would win hands down. As a poll with more dimensions than that, he'll have to settle for 8th. Still, his wacky adventures make Narnia all the more exciting in the books he is in.

7. Lucy - "What? Lucy is only in 7th? Blasphemy!" Ah well, the girl widely agreed to be the best female character in the books is still a great character. Early on, she is the one with "faith enough for each of us", though admittedly, because of that, she comes off a little too perfect. That was corrected in her future appearances, when it becomes clear she's a bit too concerned with how others think of her. Still, sweet and kind best describe this young lady. Oh, and she's an active archer in HHB. That's awesome, too.[/b]

6. Aravis - If Lucy is the sweet and demure "Betty", Aravis is the feisty, energetic "Veronica". Funny how they become such fast friends at the end of HHB. At any rate, she's not going to let the fact that she's a girl stop her from making her escape into Narnia. Her best trait, though, is her loyalty: note that as much as she disliked Shasta in her early part of the journey, she would never abandon him. Now that's agape love.

5. Jewel - For every great King is a great companion, especially if that companion can run at high speeds and impale enemies on his horn. Jewel would have easily placed in the top 10 just by being a unicorn, but add in his important role in Narnia's final days and he ends up in the top 5.

4. Shasta - This boy went through a lot. Discovering his "father" wasn't really his father and was going to sell him off, learning about Talking Horses, meeting up with a temperamental girl, getting confused by the Narnians for his twin image... and that's just the start! Yet, he somehow makes it through (with the help of Aslan) and ends up king of Archenland. He goes through a lot of growth in his book and is a character that is easy to relate to.

3. Puddleglum - Who knew pessimism could be so awesome? Puddleglum might not be the best being to have around a party, but for a dangerous adventure, nothing quite beats his deadbeat antics. However, his true crowning moment of awesomeness comes from underground, when he breaks free of the Lady of the Green Kirtle's spell by declaring that, maybe, even if it's not the truth, what we want to believe is better than the truth. (Bonus points for stomping onto a fire and getting the room smelling of burnt Marshwiggle.)

2. Edmund - Ah, Edmund. What's to say about him? Starts out as a traitor, becomes repentant, has an awesome moment when he breaks the White Witch's Wand of Petrification, and from then on, is always the one who believes in others, especially in the ability to turn over a new leaf. He's also a great swordfighter, a great strategist, and can settle matters such as the trial at Deathwater. Don't mess with Edmund.

1. Jill - So... how can this girl possibly be #1? Well, let's go over what she goes through. First, she trusts a stranger of a classmate about going over to Narnia (it helps that said classmate somehow turned from prick to nice guy over the holidays). Once there, she finds herself on a dangerous quest, nearly blows the whole thing over inattention to the signs, but saves it all at the last moment. Then she comes back... and she's a resourceful young woman who seriously helps out in those last moments, but not without her emotional trials. Her growth across SC and into LB is really awesome. Oh, and she's an archer. And archers are awesome. That, combined with her character development, makes her what I feel is the best character in the books.

This topic really makes one think. Top ten favorite characters:1. Lucy – the first one didn’t take any thinking. I love her strength of character and relationship with Aslan. My goal is to have faith like hers.2. Edmund – after he changes. I love how he backs Lucy up in PC.3. Aslan – I kind of feel guilty putting him so low on the list since he is so important to the books, but I have trouble thinking of him like a character in the sense of the others. He almost seems bigger than that. I also would feel that God and Jesus weren’t characters in the Bible in the way others are.4. Pattertwig – of course 5. Reepicheep – Who couldn’t love this noble mouse? He is so funny at times, yet his heart is in the right place.6. Trufflehunter – I love his unshakable faith.7. Puddleglum – Despite (or because of) his doom and gloom, he is an enjoyable character. He also has great faith in Aslan.8. Hwin – She is so sensible and doesn’t care about what others think.9. Caspian – I like that he believes in old Narnia and Aslan without seeing them and that he tells Aslan that he isn’t ready to rule. 10. King Lune – He is a very down to earth king and very merciful. Not many people would consider letting someone go who had attacked them unwarranted. I had a terrible time deciding on the last one : Frank and Prof. Kirk were in the running.

Here's my list:1. Edmund- love his redemption.2. Lucy- child-like faith is a good example to follow.3. Jill- very relatable4. Shasta- i just love his personality5. Aravis- very well developed character6. Clipsie (i just think she sounds like a nice character from the one time she was mentioned.)7. Eustace- again, redemption8. Polly- she does almost exactly what i would do if i were in her situations.9. Pattertwig- loyal squirrels are the best!10.the chorus of Dufflepuds- very humorous.

1. Aslan- Self-explanatory2. Lucy-little faithful3. Peter- not as we last saw him in the movie but the true High King of Narnia4. Edmund- his redemption is amazing, he gives me hope5. Reepicheep- he is at times comic relief at others he is the lone driving force behind things that our honorable.6. Tirian- the last King of Narnia, what is not to love7. Bree- aside from sharing my nickname, he has always tickled funny bone ever since I read that book8. Pattertwig- he amuses me9. Eustace- after he becomes un-dragoned he has some of the best depth of character in the series10. Farsight- I really love eagles and Farsight is so noble.

1. Aravis - she's a feisty, no-nonsense girl who runs away from her Calormen family life as a Tarkeena to reach Narnia with Hwin. She loves horses, archery and nightingales. Oh, and she becomes Queen of Archenland. Who doesn't love that?2. Cor/Shasta - Couldn't like Aravis if I didn't like her husband! He's got such a great character journey.3. Jill - I like her femininity. Without being a sissy-girl, she still shows how I often feel as a girl: uncertain, proud, frightened (especially of small dark places) and grossed out by cleaning dead birds.4. Rillian - even with the spell on, you can tell that he's really very polite and kind.5. Edmund - Andrew Adamson once called him "the evil child". But he makes such a cool king and brother later.6. Tirian - in Aslan's words: "... last of the kings of Narnia, who stood firm at the darkest hour."7. The Sea-shepherdess - in VDT, Lucy gets a glimpse of this girl for just a second tending her sheep-fish. And yet, in that moment, they became friends. I know that feeling!8. Emeth - one of two Calormens to enter the "Real Narnia." Pretty cool.9. The Lady of the Green Kirtle - I had to list my favorite villianess!10. Puzzle - He's such a sweetheart!]

1: Edmond - Always has2: Reepicheep - Do I have to explain?3: Lucy - Some one I'd like as a friend when I was in deep trouble4: Aslan - Kinda necessary don't you think?5: Peecacheec - Did I spell that right?6: King Lune - I like a jolly fat guy7: Aravis - The young lady who never backs down8: Cor & Corin - Is that right?9: Peter: High King who I never identified with much.10:Susan - Fell quite far eh?

1. Aslan--He's both good and terrible at the same time. What's cooler than that? He also reminds me of a certain Someone......2. Lucy--like me, she sometimes thinks too much of what others think of her, but her faith is unwavering. 3. Reepicheep--He is the most noble and valiant creature in all of Narnia(in the book, that is).4. Puddleglum--Yes, he is a pessimist, but he's also one of the most loyal and brave characters. And the way he stands up to the Lady of the Green Kirtle is simply awesome.5. Hwin--she's so sweet and sensible. 6. Jewel--if anyone surpasses Reepicheep in nobility, it's Jewel. 7.Caspian--he's a romantic who loves the old days, fairy tales about round worlds, is courageous and a fine king. 8. Tirian--the last King of Narnia, who stood firm in the darkest hour. I think he's my favorite king overall.9. Edmund--he changes so much from beginning to end. He starts out as a bratty jerk, but turns out to be noble and sensitive. And an awesome big brother.10. Puzzle--poor thing, it wasn't his fault.

Just thought I'd pop in to say that currently 34 different characters have made it on to at least one top ten list and Lucy and Edmund are tied for first place. (I gave each person's favorite 10 points, each person's second 9 points, and so forth).

Pattertwig wants to thank NaiadWaker and Lava for putting him on their lists. (He has 12 points which ties him with Puddleglum according to my calculations).

This took me FOREVER to come up with, and I'm not even sure I'm happy with it even now, lol. Oh well. Here's my 10, to the best of my ability (in no significant order):

1) Caspian - admirable, adventurous, brave, and I like how he appears a lot in multiple books. 2) Rilian - just always thought his story and experiences were interesting, seemed very human, can relate to him in some ways 3) Emeth - I like how he was actually serving Aslan with his love and devotion, he just had the name wrong4) Reepicheep - the bravest character of all, not afraid of a fight, very courageous and faithful5) Bree - can't help but like him, his pride is funny , and I desparately wanted a horse friend like him after reading HHB the first time lol6) Puddleglum - very funny and simple, but I really like how he was the only one to not totally come under the power of the lady of the green kirtle7) White Witch - very memorable villain, she was a truely evil threat8) Shasta - had a really rough life but it ended well, can relate to him in my darkest moments, I think his relationship with Aslan is the most memorable 9) The Emperor-Over-the-Sea - mysterious, unknown, must be very powerful10) Dawn Treader - does this count as a character? VDT is my favorite book, always wished I could jump into the picture on the book cover and be on the ship

I've been putting off giving my top 10 until I had finished re-reading the books. I was in the middle of the series and just finished last week. I love many characters and limiting it to just ten is a very hard thing to do.

10:Eustace Clarence ScrubbFrom my favorite book in the series, VDT. His character arc is what I love about him.

9:Digory KirkeI simply love how he handles everything, the good as well as the bad.

8:JadisA character that I love to hate, first in LWW but I love her beginning story in MN even though it's horrible too.

7:PuddleglumAs pessimistic as they come alright, but then again when it's time to show courage he shows it.

6:Lucy PevensieGood, honest & truthful child. She is just amazing.

5:Mr. TumnusSure he doesn't have many parts but what he does have I love.

4:ShastaHis beginnings was brutal, and down right unfair I admit but it resulted for good in the end.

3:AslanSome may probably put him first, and I admit he is the most important thing of the books as with him nothing would have been. Still, for me to put him in first would feel forced. He is the reason for the story, and he is "above" the story, he's more than just another character- but I can't place him first.

2:EdmundAs with Eustace I love his story arc.

1:ReepicheepThe first time through I thought he was arrogant. After understanding him better I grew to love him more and more with each read.

I'm retiring Peter and Lucy as my top two favorites. Why? They're disappearing from the movies, and though I love the books best it's a new era (don't worry, I'm still arranging these characters according the books in case that wasn't clear).

So here goes:

1- Eustace Clarence Scrubb- from authentic prig to real friend, but not in a flash.2- Jill Pole- a spitfire with a few lessons to learn.3- Lucy Pevensie- valiant and innocent.4- Peter Pevensie- loyal and responsible.5- Puddleglum- our funny, steadfast stick-in-the-mud.6- Digory Kirke- impulsive at first, logical at last.7- Edmund Pevensie- from traitor to hero in a moment.8- Corin Thunderfist- pugnacious, adventurous, young. 9- Fledge (a.k.a. Strawberry)- Likes sugar, loves Aslan. 10-Aslan. It's not that he's my least favorite; in fact he should probably be #1, but I couldn't end without Him.